Application of Electrospun Nanofiber Membranes in Outdoor Sportswear: From Preparation Technologies to Multifunctional Integration
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Outdoor sportswear increasingly demands multifunctional performance, including waterproofness, breathability, and intelligent thermal regulation. Nanofiber membranes, especially those prepared via electrospinning, offer a promising platform due to their tunable pore structures, high specific surface area, and ease of functionalization. This review outlines progress from fabrication to multifunctional integration, highlighting key quantitative advances: electrospun membranes achieve water vapor transmission rates >10,000 g·m−2·day−1 with hydrostatic pressure resistance of 80–150 kPa, and thermal conductivity as low as 0.033–0.040 W·m−1·K−1. We analyze how structural designs enable tailored functionalities for diverse outdoor scenarios. The review’s key contributions include establishing a clear “process-structure-function” framework, critically comparing nanofiber membranes with conventional materials, and identifying industrialization challenges—scalability, durability, cost—while pointing toward smart, sustainable, and customizable future directions.
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OpenAlex topics: Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications · Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials · Solar-Powered Water Purification Methods
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College of Physical Education, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya’an 625014, China
College of Physical Education, Chongqing Technology and Business University, Chongqing 400067, China
School of Physical Education and Health, Sichuan Technology and Business University, Meishan 620000, China
Ya’an Key Laboratory of Sports Human Science and National Physical Fitness Promotion, Ya’an 625014, China
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